refugiou-se

[ʁe.fu.ʒi.ˈo(w̃) sə]

verb

took refuge, sheltered oneself

1. past tense, third person singular of the reflexive verb 'refugiar-se' - to seek or find shelter; to take refuge in a place for protection

The family took refuge in the basement during the storm.

A família refugiou-se no porão durante a tempestade.

2. to escape to or hide in a safe place; to retreat

He took refuge in his work to avoid dealing with his problems.

Ele refugiou-se no trabalho para evitar lidar com seus problemas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

refugiou-se

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

refugiou-se

Standard usage in European Portuguese

refugiar-se em si mesmo (to withdraw into oneself)

refugiar-se no silêncio (to take refuge in silence)

refugiar-se em Deus (to take refuge in God)

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